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After the startling allegation by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on the Pulwama attack, Congress has demanded a white paper from the government on the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans four years ago.

India has surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world. According to the UN data, India’s population now stands at 1.428 billion, as against China’s 1.425 billion. As India moves steadily to become and remain one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, the growing population is also sure to pose a massive challenge in the provision of health, education and employment to India...

A few days ago, TMC leader Mukul Roy reportedly went missing and left people guessing about his next political move. Roy has now surfaced in Delhi and says he wants to return to the BJP. Roy said he is still a BJP legislator and would like to meet union home minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda. What’s he up to? Listen

If murmurs in the political circle are anything to go by, Sharad Pawar’s nephew Ajit Pawar is toying with the idea of breaking away from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav)-Congress-NCP alliance his uncle forged and shifting to the BJP. Although, the senior NCP leader denied any such possibility. Listen in.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik, who often makes controversial statements, has hit the headlines yet again. This time because of his direct attack on the PM on serious issues like the Pulwama attack, abrogation of Article 370 and corruption.

In what is being termed as the total collapse of law and order in UP, Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead on Saturday night while they were being taken for a medical check-up in Prayagraj.

Home Minister Amit Shah, in Assam’s Dibrugarh, claimed that his party, the BJP, will win 300 seats in the Lok Sabha election in 2024. He also asserted that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister for the third time with an absolute majority

Last week’s meeting between the Tawainese President and US House speaker Kevin Mccarthy hasn’t gone down well with China, which is once again threatening its island neighbour. The tense situation continues to prevail, the future remains uncertain…question is, what happens if China invades Taiwan? Does it have any bearing on India?

Sachin Pilot began a day-long hunger strike on Tuesday against the Ashok Gehlot government over the lack of action in corruption cases during the previous Vasundhara Raje-led government in the state. How deeply will his rebellion hurt Congress at this critical juncture?

Is it PM Narendra Modi’s continuing popularity, BJP’s strong leadership or has the Congress lost in its own game? What exactly is the reason for a plethora of leaders leaving the grand old party and joining the BJP? Listen in.

The Indian government on March 6 issued an advisory for influencers and celebrities on social media asking them to ensure “transparency in product promotions.” The Department of Consumer Affairs released guidelines under “Endorsements know-hows” which state that influencers must adhere to the Consumer Protection Act and clearly reveal their credentials. Listen in.

In an all-out attack against Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad has given a clear message- he will not join Congress again. He openly blamed Rahul Gandhi for his exit from the party. What made Azad make these scathing attacks against Gandhi? Listen in.

If you use social media even remotely, you would have noticed the viral video of a young woman wearing a bralette and a short skirt travelling in Delhi Metro. Many thought her choice of clothing was leading to a ‘cultural genocide.’ This incident has set off a debate on individual liberty vs social responsibility. Listen in.

Donald Trump, the only former US president to have ever faced criminal charges made his first court appearance in Manhattan after he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with hush-money payments involving pornstar Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.  Through this podcast, we try to understand what it means for the former United States President. 

More than 200 students from Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts under Kalakshetra Foundation went on an indefinite protest on March 30, demanding the dismissal of four teachers accused of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment. The students withdrew their protest after the arrest of assistant professor Hari Padman. News9 speaks to renowned artist and photographer Mr Satyajit Dhananjayan about...

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the social media platform has undergone a slew of changes. From drastically reducing the company’s workforce and ousting the top management to openly calling out organisations and individuals he does not agree with, Musk has been very busy with his revamp of the social media platform. Earlier today, Musk changed Twitter’s logo to "doge" from the ic...

A Surat court on Monday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a 2019 defamation case. The court has agreed to hear his plea against the conviction and two-year jail term on April 13. In today’s podcast, we discuss what lies ahead for Rahul Gandhi. Listen in.

Speaking at The Indian Express Idea Exchange session, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that Congress cannot solely focus on crony capitalism and corruption to fight the BJP in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Is the senior leader justified in suggesting that his party needs to look beyond crony capitalism? Listen in.

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal who had significantly toned down his attack against the Prime Minister, has started to train his gun on PM Modi again. Mind you, this time, Kejriwal is not holding back. One can argue that the arrest of two of his close aides, Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain may have led Kejriwal to raise his pitch against the PM. Listen in.

India’s judiciary is independent, but we often see political commentators casting doubt on its independence and many times, albeit indirectly, accusing it of being partial towards the ruling dispensation. Is there any truth in the Opposition’s claims? Listen in

Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh who was believed to be hiding in Uttar Pradesh has reportedly escaped to Nepal. India has urged the authorities in Nepal to remain vigilant and prevent him from escaping to a third country. He has reportedly been placed on a surveillance list. Listen in.

Russia’s increasing dependence on China for economic and diplomatic backing is a matter of grave concern for the West but particularly for New Delhi as it faces off against a belligerent Beijing at its borders. Should India worry about Russia’s growing dependence on China? Listen in.

A Surat court has convicted senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a 2019 defamation case filed against him by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi. During a rally in Karnataka’s Kolar city in 2019, Gandhi allegedly said, “How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?” Listen in...

Actor Chetan Kumar was arrested by the Bengaluru police for hurting religious sentiments. The actor has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody for a tweet in which he claimed that “Hindutva is built on lies.” Listen in.

PM Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and public preparedness amid an uptick in the cases. India saw 1,134 fresh coronavirus cases while the active cases stood at 7,026. Five deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 5,30,813.